Assessment of Macronutrient and Micronutrient Intake Adequacy in Amateur Endurance Runners
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https://doi.org/10.24310/jpehm.7.1.2025.21916Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of nutrient intake in amateur runners. Twenty male runners were assessed using non-consecutive 3-day food records. The results showed that only 5% of participants had adequate intakes of carbohydrates and lipids, and none met the recommended intake for protein. Additionally, only 5% had adequate intakes of vitamin A, B2, niacin, and vitamin B6, while none had adequate levels of vitamins B1, B12, or folic acid. Iron intake was adequate in 45% of participants, calcium in 5%, and no runner met the recommended intake for magnesium. These findings suggest that amateur runners may be a group vulnerable to malnutrition due to insufficient nutrient intake.
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